Breaking news: Defenders of Wildlife CEO Jamie Clark Deprives Union Staff of Annual Raises
“We can’t think of a more explicit way to show staff just how little you value them”
Defenders of Wildlife CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark admitted to declining her legal right to grant Defenders United members annual raises, which have been routinely granted to all staff for decades. Now, only non-Union staff will see this in their upcoming paychecks.
Read the full announcement from Defenders United to learn more.
Defenders of Wildlife CEO Jamie Rappaport Clark admitted to declining her legal right to grant Defenders United members annual raises, which have been routinely granted to all staff for decades. Now, only non-Union staff will see this in their upcoming paychecks.
Read the full announcement from Defenders United to learn more.
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